City leaders have discussed how to handle illegal fireworks safety concerns. Ald. Peter Burgelis requested records from the nearby Village of West Milwaukee, which gives permits for the sale of novelty fireworks.
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Posted inEducation, Resources
There’s still time to register your student at MPS. Here’s how.
Milwaukee Public Schools enrollment is open until Aug. 31. Register your student before then to receive timely transportation assignments and a better chance to get your school of choice.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of Aug. 7
Go to National Night Out; connect with health resources; celebrate at street festivals; and more.
Posted inCommunity
Black Arts Fest MKE celebrates culture, creativity and community
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Posted inArts and Recreation
Black Arts Fest MKE celebrates culture, creativity and community
Saturday’s Black Arts Fest MKE brought African heritage, local vendors, artists and much more to the Summerfest grounds.
Posted inEducation
Get your 4-year-old ready for elementary school for free through new state program
Get Kids Ready, Wisconsin’s new initiative to support school readiness programs for 4-year-olds who will start elementary school soon, is opening. Here’s what you need to know.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Q&A: What the Corey Ruiz shooting reveals about police training — and who shapes policing rules
University of Wisconsin-Madison law professor Ion Meyn has interviewed police officers and reviewed hours of police training videos to study how officers make deadly force decisions. He spoke with Wisconsin Watch about what he has learned.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Photos
Ramel and Ellia Ana Hill celebrate their Black and Puerto Rican cultures through art and storytelling
It’s been more than two decades since illustrators Ramel and Ellia Ana Hill met at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Art continues to be how they tell their stories, celebrate their cultures and raise their six children.
Posted inArts and Recreation, NNS Spotlight
A new 53206 garden tended by Milwaukee youths becomes a safe haven for self-reflection
We Got This Milwaukee has been keeping children busy in the 53206 ZIP code, especially with the blooming of its new garden called Coaches Corner. Most importantly, its helped children reflect on how much they’ve changed as individuals.
Posted inEconomic Development
We Energies says Oracle dispute won’t derail Port Washington data center
The utility told investors the project remains on schedule despite the tech giant’s legal challenge to Wisconsin’s new credit rating requirements for large data center operators.